Window-cleaner



(No Model.)

J. S. RUTAN.

WINDOW CLEANER. No. 322,070. Patented July 14, 1885.

INVENTOR UNITED STATES PATENT ilrricn.

JENNIE S. BUTAN, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

WINDOW-CLEANER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 322,070, dated July14-, 1885.

Application filed September Q6, 1884.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JENNIE S. ltU'rAN, a citizen of the United'States,residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State ofPennsylvania, have invented a new and useful \Vindow-Oleaner, of whichthe following is a specification.

My invention relates to a newly-devised apparatus for reaching andcleaning the outer side of windows, especially those of upper stories inhigh houses, and so avoid the danger and exposure incurred by those whoare obliged to climb outside on window-sills, as

the machine is so constructed that by means of its curved handle everypart of the weather-surfaee ofthe glass can be easily reached while theoperator stands safely inside. I attain this object by the mechanismillustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which.

Figure 1 represents a side view of the device fitted up for use. Fig. 2shows the clamp-head piece thrown open, showing the roughened innersurface. Fig. 3 represents the socket-joint connecting the two portionsof the handle. Fig. 4 is a front view of the joint in the iron part ofthe handle, by means of which the degree of curvature can be increasedor diminished, as required in operat 111".

imilar letters refer to similar parts th rough out the several views.

A A represent the iron portion of the handle; B B, the two halves of theclamp, securing the brush 0 by means of the ring D, slipped forward forthat purpose. At E is represented the roughened inner surface of thesejaws, designed to assist the ring'in retaining the brush in position.

F are the jaws, thrown apart by means of the spring G when the ring isslipped back.

H. is a joint regulated by the thumb-screw I, placed at and connectingthe lower third with the upper two-thirds of the iron part of thehandle, and used for the purpose of straightening the same andconvertingthe device into an inside window-cleaner.

J is a socket-joint connecting the wooden and iron portions of thehandle. K K are perforations in the iron socket, through one of whichthe spring-lock L plays into the wooden portion inside.

deep, and perforated.

(X0 model.)

M represents the wooden part of the handle,

curved to correspond with the curve of the iron part above the joint.

The apparatus is constructed of wood and malleable iron, its lengthvarying from four feet upward, as required by the varying height ofwindows. The lower part of the handle is made of any pliable wood,preferably ash or hickory. The upper part and head-piece are malleableiron. The two lengths are connected by means of a socketjoint, J. Thissocket is of iron, two and one-half inches Through one of theperforations a spring-lock plays against or into the head of the woodenportion of the handle, which fits closely inside. This is designed torender the union more secure and to admit of separation when necessary.The entire length of handle is subject to a uniform curve, being teninches from a parallel surface at the deepest point in the center,resembling a lengthened arm of the human window-washer when curved forsuch work. This curve may be increased or lessened, if required inoperating, by means of the shallow-toothed joint H, rendered movable bythe thumb-screw I. In manufacturing these handles, however, I find itadvisable sometimes to use other methods for attaining the necessarycurve, and do not confine myself to the one described.

The head-piece consists of two flat jaws, F, roughened on the innersurface by means of the raised lines and teeth shown at E. The lower jawis riveted directly to the handle, the upper four inches of which isbeutsmartly forward, making a right angle. jaw and short neck are moldedin one piece andnnited to the lower at the angle by means of a movabledovetailed joint.

Between the two pieces B B, which constitute the neck, a flat steelspring, G, plays, one end of which is riveted to the one of said piecesB, while the other end plays against the other piece B. This throws thejaws widely asunder when the clasp is removed.

The clasp D is an iron ring that plays between the movable joint and thejaws over the neck-pieces B B, the degree of closure depending on thedistance this ring is pushed forward. Articles Varying in thickness fromThe upperup and down, produces enough friction to speedily remove alldust and dirt and leave a finely-polished surface.

Havingthus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

1. in a window-cleaner, the combination, withthe head-piece, of a handleconsisting 01' two portions united by an adjustable lockjoint, eachportion of the handle being curved,

substantially as described.

2. In a window-cleaner, the combination, with the headpiece, oi' thecurved and jointed metallic handle A A, the lower portion of which isprovided with a socket, J', to receive an additional wooden handle,subst antially as 25 described.

JEN N I E S. IZIUIAX. Witnesses:

SARAH E. ]]D\VA12I).\, JOHX S. Nnrsox.

